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The Hublot Big Bang Sapphire sits at the bleeding edge of technology and opulence

In Depth

04.01.23

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The Hublot Big Bang Sapphire sits at the bleeding edge of technology and opulence

Swiss luxury powerhouse Hublot has long been known for their outsize watches for outsize personalities. The man responsible for the brand’s rise to fame, Jean-Claude…

What will be the watch colour of the year in 2023?

Opinion

04.01.23

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What will be the watch colour of the year in 2023?

A couple of years ago, the watch world became flooded with a sea of green. Dials were awash with the colour in multiple shades –…

Opinion

03.01.23

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Which watch brand won 2022? Zach picks Cartier – here’s why…

Editor’s note: During one of our final editorial meetings of the year, the question was posed: which watch brand won 2022? This then raises the…

What is so special about the new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1?

Introducing

03.01.23

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What is so special about the new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1?

Two dive watches have long battled for the title of the original diver’s watch: the Rolex Submariner and the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Technicalities can drag…

Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 2

Lists

02.01.23

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Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 2

We’ve already counted down our top 5 from our Micro-Mondays series in 2022, but the independent goodness just keeps on coming. Each passing year sees these…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

02.01.23

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword 2022 recap part two (#15-28)

One Sunday morning, I was sitting on the couch having a New York Times mini-crossword race with my brother. It was a pretty close battle,…

The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…

In Depth

01.01.23

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The Baltic Aquascaphe continues to sell out on a regular basis. Here’s why…

Ah, the French. So stylish, yet so understated. I’m generalising, of course, but if you were ever searching for a watch with a vintage elegance that…

Hands On

01.01.23

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HANDS-ON: The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono offers a sportier version on an integrated rubber strap

With the heat from integrated-bracelet sports watches showing no signs of cooling off, more and more brands are getting into the game. And in some…

The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk is a truly high-end digital watch

In Depth

31.12.22

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The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk is a truly high-end digital watch

When I think of digital watches, my mind immediately goes to a display carousel stocked with black plastic quartz watches priced at $9.99 at a…

Why the jump hour display of the Louis Vuitton Spin Time shook the watch world

In Depth

30.12.22

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Why the jump hour display of the Louis Vuitton Spin Time shook the watch world

Watches. They broadly tell the time, but the way in which they do so is where things get interesting. You have your minimalists, which strip…

Friday Wind Down

30.12.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: And our favourite T+T moment of the year was…

This past year was full of excitement. It was the year of the MoonSwatch, About Effing Time seasons one and two, and oh so much…

The three watches Ricardo wore most in 2022 – Grand Seiko, MoonSwatch and Tudor

Lists

30.12.22

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The three watches Ricardo wore most in 2022 – Grand Seiko, MoonSwatch and Tudor

This will go down as the year that completely changed my life. From growing my passion for watches. To balancing life as a writer and…

The MB&F Legacy Machine is a jaw-on-the-floor original

The Icons

29.12.22

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The MB&F Legacy Machine is a jaw-on-the-floor original

Maximilian Büsser is a dreamer. His is a tale of audacity, swirled with a healthy pour of unfettered creativity. After all, his company, MB&F (Max…

VIDEO: The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQuest II Ceramic is a beast of a dive watch – and that’s a good thing

Hands On

29.12.22

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VIDEO: The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQuest II Ceramic is a beast of a dive watch – and that’s a good thing

Ball may not be the most recognisable name in Swiss watchmaking, but their heritage goes all the way back to 1891, and the heyday of…

At $179, the Timex Q is a watch for the Budget Baller Hall of Fame

In Depth

28.12.22

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At $179, the Timex Q is a watch for the Budget Baller Hall of Fame

Timex has long been known as the everyman’s watch, and if you’re looking for Rolex GMT-Master vibes on a shoestring, this retrolicious reissue is just…

Hands On

28.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko SPB333 Save The Ocean Limited Edition

If you are familiar with Seiko, then you know the corporation loves to celebrate an anniversary and 2023 will mark the 110th anniversary of its…

The three watches D.C. wore most in 2022 – Seiko, Omega, and G-Shock

Lists

27.12.22

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The three watches D.C. wore most in 2022 – Seiko, Omega, and G-Shock

Any watch worth keeping in the collection has a story. Or at the least, a defined purpose. Some are sentimental: an heirloom, a gift, or…

Making the case: The Rolex Yacht-Master is the most versatile collection of all their ‘Professional’ models

Lists

27.12.22

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Making the case: The Rolex Yacht-Master is the most versatile collection of all their ‘Professional’ models

For most, the day after Christmas is Boxing Day. But, for some professional sailors, December 26 marks the beginning of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht…

The NOMOS Tangente is a minimalist masterclass for the wrist

In Depth

26.12.22

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The NOMOS Tangente is a minimalist masterclass for the wrist

One of German designer Dieter Rams’ principles is that “good design is as little design as possible”, and it shows in his creative output. His…

Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 1

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26.12.22

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Our favourite Micro Mondays from 2022: Part 1

It’s that time of year where we can look back and be astounded at the sheer quality and quantity of microbrand releases yet again, with…

The Urban Jürgensen One is the integrated bracelet sports watch for those “in the know”

In Depth

25.12.22

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The Urban Jürgensen One is the integrated bracelet sports watch for those “in the know”

Talk about a twist. Here’s a move I’m willing to bet very few people saw coming: a stainless-steel luxury sports watch from revered Danish/Swiss watchmaker…

Hands On

25.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The CODE41 Mecascape is a truly unique timekeeping device

The practicality of a wristwatch is a controversial topic in a world of smartphones and atomic clocks, especially when you can get a bulletproof digital…

Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword

25.12.22

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Time+Tide Weekend Watch Crossword 2022 recap part one (#1-14)

One Sunday morning, I was sitting on the couch having a New York Times mini-crossword race with my brother. It was a pretty close battle,…

Why the Rolex Daytona is still the ultimate chronograph to trigger serious FOMO

The Icons

24.12.22

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Why the Rolex Daytona is still the ultimate chronograph to trigger serious FOMO

When it comes to the world’s most desired timepieces, one name stands head and shoulders above the rest: Rolex. And among the legendary models from…

Hands On

24.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The Omega Speedmaster 321 is the grail-Speedy of the modern catalogue

Omega’s main point of distinction in the modern era is their METAS-certified Master Chronometer co-axial movements. They have superb build qualities inside and out, and…

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Night Diver recreates a cruelly overlooked Bond watch

In Depth

24.12.22

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The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Night Diver recreates a cruelly overlooked Bond watch

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a sucker for all things 007. The action, the intrigue, the charm, the gadgets… and most of all, the…

Friday Wind Down

23.12.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: ‘Tis the season for Christmas Gin

As a boy, Cam Mackenzie remembers it as the smell of Christmas. There was the rich sweetness of raisins and dates pepped up with cinnamon and infused…

Introducing

23.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Laco Edition 97 is a classic Type B pilot’s watch in bronze

Laco is the type of brand that attracts a niche group of watch enthusiasts: those who are into old school pilot watches and that appreciate…

Introducing

22.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Tutima Patria Small Second Blue & Gold

With its name first appearing on watches as early as 1927, Tutima have had a tumultuous yet resilient history. You may not be as familiar…

Buy our ‘Koallaboration’ with Nivada Grenchen and seconde/seconde/ and save koalas until December 31

In The Shop

22.12.22

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Buy our ‘Koallaboration’ with Nivada Grenchen and seconde/seconde/ and save koalas until December 31

Coming up on three years ago, Australia had one of the most lethal summers for wildfires – we call them bushfires down here – on…

How the Tudor Black Bay struck gold as a modern tool watch with real vintage heritage

In Depth

22.12.22

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How the Tudor Black Bay struck gold as a modern tool watch with real vintage heritage

Upon its release in 2012, the Tudor Black Bay set the watch world ablaze with a blockbuster reception, a pretty clear result of pent-up demand…

One to watch: “Making Time” documentary now available to stream in time for the holiday break

News

21.12.22

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One to watch: “Making Time” documentary now available to stream in time for the holiday break

Ever since I saw a 30-minute teaser for this film during Dubai Watch Week last year, I have been itching for the premiere of the…

Video

21.12.22

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VIDEO: The Tissot PRS 516 Automatic Chronograph delivers the high-octane essence of modern racing

With some of the more out-there design choices of the late ’90s and early ’00s coming back into fashion, it takes an extremely keen eye…

Pushing case design with the Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve

Introducing

20.12.22

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Pushing case design with the Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve

What is a watch case? Is it simply a container for the movement? The frame to a beautiful piece of art? For Hublot it seems…

News

20.12.22

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The Louis Vuitton Tambour book is like an in-depth biography of the brand’s favourite model

You’re probably familiar with the concept of “dog years”. This is the idea that dogs age at approximately seven times the rate of humans and…

The HYT Hastroid Cosmic Hunter combines avant-garde tech with materials of old

Introducing

20.12.22

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The HYT Hastroid Cosmic Hunter combines avant-garde tech with materials of old

The HYT brand is experiencing an encouraging renaissance. It came back with a big bang with the help of Kairos Technology and a certain Davide…

Video

19.12.22

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VIDEO: The Norqain Wild One collection ushers in the next era of the brand

Editor’s note: When the Norqain Wild One launched at the end of September in Zermatt, we went in-depth on the collection, the new NORTEQ carbon composite material,…

Micro Mondays

19.12.22

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MICRO MONDAYS: The Peren Nera Rogue BW is a keenly priced dive watch with a stealth-driven look

Peren can be a confusing brand for people who are new to their concept, but despite a rather baffling backstory including a ransomed prototype, the…

Introducing

19.12.22

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The Independedit: Habring² Doppel 38

In this intermittent new series, we’ll be looking to highlight the most interesting new independent pieces that we come across, and that we feel don’t…

Scratch me if you can: How to wear your luxury watch and minimise the wear and tear

Watch Education

18.12.22

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Scratch me if you can: How to wear your luxury watch and minimise the wear and tear

There’s nothing more frustrating to a budget-oriented collector than seeing safe-queen luxury watches that get snapped up and hidden away, only to drive up prices…

Would you get buried with your favourite watch on your wrist or is it the ultimate waste of time?

Pop Culture

18.12.22

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Would you get buried with your favourite watch on your wrist or is it the ultimate waste of time?

Jazz legend Miles Davis was buried with one of his beloved trumpets nestling by his side. The Beat Generation novelist William Burroughs was laid to…

Introducing

18.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Delbana Rotonda gets perked up with a range of new colours

We’ve paid a lot of attention to the re-emerging Delma recently, a Swiss brand with nearly a century of unbroken history that not enough people…

Workhorse makeover: “Off the shelf” calibres can be pretty too – ETA/Peseux 7001 Edition

Lists

18.12.22

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Workhorse makeover: “Off the shelf” calibres can be pretty too – ETA/Peseux 7001 Edition

One thing watch enthusiasts often do is dismiss “off the shelf” calibres. The allure and buzz of “in-house” movements has cast a dismissing shadow over…

How to be a better customer – from a guy who just randomly picked up a new Rolex DJ

Watch Culture

17.12.22

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How to be a better customer – from a guy who just randomly picked up a new Rolex DJ

Allow me start off with a recent watch acquisition story. Last month, I was travelling for work and ended up with a few hours to kill…

Cheap Bastard: The Stauer 1930 Dashtronic is a digital automatic watch you can have for just US$179

Opinion

17.12.22

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Cheap Bastard: The Stauer 1930 Dashtronic is a digital automatic watch you can have for just US$179

Editor’s note: Whether David is a bastard is still up for debate, but the fact he is cheap is irrefutable. Kidding aside, David loves solid watches…

How the Meistersinger Singularis Enamel Edition finally won me over

Introducing

17.12.22

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How the Meistersinger Singularis Enamel Edition finally won me over

Although I am a self-confessed lover of weird things, I could never really put my finger on why I hadn’t fallen for Meistersinger. I’ve always…

Vintage video game watches offer real wrist game

Pop Culture

17.12.22

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Vintage video game watches offer real wrist game

Members of Generation X can truly say they were there for some seismic cultural shifts. Although some relics should definitely remain encased in the nostalgic…

Introducing

16.12.22

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NSFW! Holiday Hentai from a historic Swiss brand? Merry Christmas, I guess

Erotic watches have long been a controversial topic. Some praise the individuality, artistry and taboo nature of these pieces, impressed by the intricately painted scenes…

Friday Wind Down

16.12.22

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Race over to Chadstone for an adrenaline-filled IWC experience

If you have ever binge-watched Drive to Survive, played the Gran Turismo video games, or, more plainly, are a Formula 1 super-fan, then you will probably want to race…

Hands On

16.12.22

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HANDS-ON: The BA111OD Chapter 4.1 T.V.D. is the latest watch from a young brand with big ideas

The wristwatch hobby is often full of lore and ritual, with prescribed traditions and a general consensus that old age legitimises worth. BA111OD are an…

Start your (virtual) engines… The IWC Esports Challenge at Battersea Power Station

News

16.12.22

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Start your (virtual) engines… The IWC Esports Challenge at Battersea Power Station

The first time I set foot in a luxury watch boutique was for a sim racing competition in 2019, driving a GT3 car around the…

Four watches you should buy instead of Portnoy’s Brick Watch – US$2.4K or less

Lists

15.12.22

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Four watches you should buy instead of Portnoy’s Brick Watch – US$2.4K or less

When news broke that Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was launching his own watch company, the watch community immediately reached for their phones to let…

Introducing

15.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Minase Horizon and 5 Windows Midsize

There has been no shortage of love for Minase in recent times, and for good reason. The Japanese brand is consistently producing watches that challenge…

In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

Pop Culture

15.12.22

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In Tulsa King, Stallone upholds the unlikely tradition of mobster watches

In Tulsa King, Sylvester Stallone's character wears a watch that's entirely consistent with his mafia lifestyle.

Moser enter the metaverse with new Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis

Introducing

14.12.22

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Moser enter the metaverse with new Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis

You know the world is addicted to digital media when the most prominent smartphone manufacturer, Apple, now adds a “screen time” tool to help users…

Introducing

14.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme Double Tourbillon is high-tech AF

Even though it’s one of the most involved complications in the industry, developments in expertise and technology have enabled many brands to experiment with the…

That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner

Lists

14.12.22

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That time we sought to fight the hype with six alternatives to the Submariner

Editor’s note: Season 2 of About Effing Time premiered last week, and the three amigos kicked things off by tackling alternatives to popular watches –…